I Love My Domiplate

[Grasshopper]

I'm not much for writing reviews, so I just wanted to say that I love my Domiplate!!! 

For 1/2" or 3/4" material it is just awesome.  I cannot imagine my Domino without it.

 

[eddraper]

Me too.  When I started using my Domino, I felt like I was "cheating" a bit.  Strong joints that were incredibly easy to make.  The Domiplate took my guilt to a new level... lol

 

[Grasshopper]

I hear you!  It is totally like cheating.  super simple to use.

Me too.  When I started using my Domino, I felt like I was "cheating" a bit.  Strong joints that were incredibly easy to make.  The Domiplate took my guilt to a new level... lol

 

[thedude306]

I couldn't agree more.

Untitled by thedude306, on Flickr

Untitled by thedude306, on Flickr

 

[dltflt]

I agree, I just picked mine up at Christmas and love it.

 

[JBird]

When my Domino was new out of the box it suffered from "fence drift" which I understand to be one of the issues the Domiplate is meant to address. But I found that the fence can be adjusted so that its maximum clamping force is much greater and now I don't ever have a "fence drift" problem any more. However I did get Seneca's Imperial Thickness Gauge which solves the other problem the domiplate is meant to address. Nice thing about the gauge is that it doesn't ever have to be removed to store the tool or installed before you can get to work. And best of all, because it is kept installed on the tool it does not have to be carried around or stored outside of the Domino's systainer. A better way to go in my opinion.

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[Purre]

I would love the imperial thickness gauge if the label was in metric.
Something like this 12mm, 15mm, 19mm, 22mm, 25mm and 28mm

 

[Brev]

When my Domino was new out of the box it suffered from "fence drift" which I understand to be one of the issues the Domiplate is meant to address. But I found that the fence can be adjusted so that its maximum clamping force is much greater and now I don't ever have a "fence drift" problem any more. However I did get Seneca's Imperial Thickness Gauge which solves the other problem the domiplate is meant to address. Nice thing about the gauge is that it doesn't ever have to be removed to store the tool or installed before you can get to work. And best of all, because it is kept installed on the tool it does not have to be carried around or stored outside of the Domino's systainer. A better way to go in my opinion.

Is this attachment for nominal plywood measurements or does it actually center on the noted dimensions?

 

[neeleman]

Normally the original Domino and the Seneca thickness gauges do drill holes at half thickness setting from the top plate.
My experience with different type of boards is that the thickness can vary, even between boards of the same material.
So nominal 18 mm can be between 18.2 or 17.8 mm. It's even mentioned in the white papers of the manufacturers.
It has to do with the production process and the fact that the material is subject to moisture and temperature.

I always learned to work from one side of the material and do markings on that side also. Of course there are exceptions.
When making an 18 mm closet shelf I normally just use 10 mm from the top of the shelf (20 mm on thickness gauge or ruler) and just use it for all boards. Then I don't have to change the thickness setting at all. It's even stronger for the shelf because there is more material on top when they are loaded.
And when the Domino is placed vertical the minimal height setting is also 10 mm, due to the build of the machine.

 

[JBird]

Is this attachment for nominal plywood measurements or does it actually center on the noted dimensions?

In its description is says...

The Imperial Thickness Gauge is CNC machined from Delrin material and designed to center on 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", and 1-1/8" nominal ply thicknesses.

The description for the Domiplate also says its for "nominal" thickness.

 

[ajcoholic]

...But I found that the fence can be adjusted so that its maximum clamping force is much greater and now I don't ever have a "fence drift" problem any more...

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Yup.  When I got mine three yrs ago I adjusted the clamping screw (just loosen it off and re position the plastic lever) to make sure the fence adjustment is tight.

I use my Domino a LOT in my business.  Never have had an issue with the fence moving.  Using it inverted wouldnt seem to me, to be an ideal situation.  But whatever works for you, works.

 

[lane247]

JBird  please explain the fence adjustments you made to relieve fence drift ... thanks in advance

 

[JBird]

JBird  please explain the fence adjustments you made to relieve fence drift ... thanks in advance

Step 1: Put the fence tightning lever in a moderately tight position.

Step 2: Remove the lever by removing the screw in the post with a #2 philips.
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Step 3: Change the position of the lever relative to the post depending on how much extra force you require. It is adjustable in 30 degree increments on the post.
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Step 4: Reattach the screw to secure the lever in the new position.
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[Gary in Texas]

Well, I love my wife and kids, but..... I really do enjoy having the Domiplate on my Domino 500!  It has proven very useful, basically fool proof, in allowing almost perfect mating joints for my construction.  I don't know if I could have produced the same results, at least not from the get-go, had I not had the Domiplate.